Nozzle for watering cans



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I NOZZLE FOB WA-TERING' CANS Filed May 18, 1944 :P: Ira- L C Arron/viv Patented Mar. 27, 1945 My invention relates broadly to spray nozzles tion of spray nozzle capable of effecting wide distribution of iiuid over a relatively large area.

One of the objects of my invention is to provide a construction of uid spray nozzle which may be formed from a minimum number of parts for attachment to a iluid pressure source for distributing fluid ina relatively ne spray over a relatively large area f Another object of my invention is to provide an improved construction of nozzle for attachment to watering cans for effectingfdistribution of uid in a relatively fine spray over a relatively large garden area.

Another object of my invention is to provide aconstruction of fluid spray nozzle in which the parts maybe stamped from a minimum nurnber of sheet metal parts and assembled and interconnected for providing an rattachment for watering cans which will assure distribution of water over a relatively large garden area.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a construction of nozzle for fluid distributiontion which may be readily molded for attachment to a .hose or spout of a Watering can in a shape for distributing fluid in a relatively ne spray over a relatively large area.

Other and further objects of my invention reside in the construction of a fluid spray nozzle as set forth more fully in the specification hereinafter following by reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure l is a schematic view showing a watering can in use and equipped with the nozzle of my invention for spraying plants over a relatively wide area: Fig. 2 is a plan view of the nozzle of my invention applied to a4spout which has been illustrated in section; Fig. 3 is a side elevational view of the nozzle of my invention; Fig. 4 is a plan View of the nozzle shown in Fig. 3; Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view taken through the nozzle of my invention; Fig. 6 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 6--6 ofv Fig. 5 looking in the direction of,the arrows; Fig. '7 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 'l-l of Fig. 5 looking in the direction of the arrows; Fig. 8 is a transverse sectional view taken' on line 8-8 of Fig. looking in the direction of the arrows; Figs. 9, 10 and 11 illustrate in plan view the shape of the sheet-like components from which the nozzle of my invention is assembled, and Fig. l2

shows the application'of the nozzle of my inventionto a hose as distinguished from the spout of a watering can.

John Zvolanek, Fort Myers, Fla. I Application May 1s, 1944, serial No. 536,150

.and more particularly to an improved construemoved at will.

The nozzle of my invention has been developed for the purpose of insuring distribution of water in a Wide needle-like sheet'over a large area of rvegetation. The construction of the nozzle is very simple and lends itself to quantity production. In watering plants it is possible to direct the lm ci' water from the nozzle of my invention so that the plants are supplied with moisture at the exact position desired, that is` for example, directly at the bottom of the stalks of the plants so that no waste of the water takes place. It is thus possible to vkeep the water from wetting the tops of the plants so that the plants are protected from damage due to scalding by sun rays that otherwise might take place during the heat of the day. Moreover the structure oi' the nozzle which permits the acburatedirectng lof the film of Water protects certain varieties ol' plants` Yfrom having certain pollens washed away. The structure of thenozzle' is such that no inconvenience is encountered in stop-pages by silt, sand, mud or other grains or dirt carried in the water, as everything thatk willpass through the spout of the Watering can Will also pour easily through and over the nozzle. 'The structure of my improved nozzle is such that it can be readily attached to the spout of a watering can or secured to the end of a hose, adjusted and re- Furthermore, where some plants require special or slow watering, then the nozzle of my invention can be readily shifted either to the right side or the left side of the lspout and the spray of water thus directed at will in the de-v sired angular direction.

' Referring to the drawing in more detail reference character I designates generally the nozzle of my invention applied to the spout 2 of a watering can 3 which is illustrated in use for distributing a spray of water in a relatively flneor needle-like film represented at 4 over a wide area of vegetation represented generally at 4a. The

lnozzle I is formed from three sheet metal parts vtion I0 is tapered from a relatively wide section 'shaped as shown in Figs. 9, l0 and 11. The sheet metal part 5 is stamped in quantities according t0 the :shape shown in Fig. 9 with a pair of diametrically opposed recesses 6 and I formed there- -in on opposite sides of a longitudinally extending tongue 8 which interconnects the flat platform portion 9 with the spout engaging portion,

I0. Itwill be noted that the spout engaging porat Ia to a narrow section r`at lllb and that the tongue 8 has the edges 8a thereof tapered in the opposite directions. The flat platform'portion 9 is curved around the terminus thereof as represented at 9a for effecting substantially equal distribution of the water sprayed over a large area.

The second sheet; metal part from which the nozzle is formed is illustrated in Fig. consisting' of a reinforcing plate II having a centrally disposed integral tongue I2 connected therewith and a pair of tapering tongues I4 and I5 disposed on opposite sides thereof with their inner edges cut along a substantially semi-circular pattern represented at Ida and I5a. The member Il is adapted to be bent or folded along dotted lines represented at I 6 during assembly of the nozzle.

The third component of the nozzle is illustrated in Fig. 11 comprising a flat rib-like sheet member II having one edge formed -on a curve Ila and the opposite edge formed on an obtuse angle represented at I'Ib. The reinforcing rib I1 is applied to the rear of plate member I I when plate member I I has been bent to the final assembly shape.

The nozzle of my invention is assembled by bending the flat platform portion 9 to an angular position at substantially an obtuse angle with respect to longitudinally extending tongue Il.` The spout engaging portion I0 is then rolled `to shape i so that the sides thereof form a substantially tapered tubular housing into which the rend vof spout 2 may beginserted. The adjacent edges of the neck or tubular portion I0 do not meet each other but terminate in tapered alignment edge to edge on opposite sides of the gap Ic. The tapered walls of the tubular neck I0 are suinciently resilient to enable the spout 2 of the watering can to'be inserted therein for attaching the nozzle to the watering can. A spring member I8 of Wire-like contour embraces the cylindrical side walls of the tubular housing I0 and terminates in finger engaging eyelets I8a and I8b which may -be grasped by the fingers when applying or removing the nozzle with respect to spout 2 of the watering can 3. The eyelets I8a .and IBb may be forced Vapart by the ngers for yieldably prying Vor separating the side walls of the tubular member lIl) for easing the entry of the end of the spout 2 therein. l

The plate Il is bent to shape as illustrated more clearly in Figs. 3 and 5 co-planar with 'the flat platform portion 9 of the .nozzle and secured thereto by soldering, spot welding or in some other appropriate manner. The tongue I2 is bent to shape to correspond with the under surface of the tubular portion IU and is secured thereto by-soldering, spot Welding or in some other suitable manner. The two tongues I4 and I5 of member II are bent around the opposite sides of tubular member I0 and are welded, soldered or secured in some other suitable manner at the edges thereof. Thus a uid guide surface is provided adjacent the end of tubular member Il) and fiat platform 9 so that water delivered from the end of `spout 2 is directed over flat platform I9 and is prevented from falling rearwardly by the extension of members I4 and. I5 on opposite sides of tubular portion I0.

The reinforcing rib I'I having the'obtuse `angle cut out at IIb is then applied to the rear'of tongue I2 and angularly disposed .plate II. The rib-like member I1 is soldered, spot Welded or therwise secured to the rear of tongue I2 and plate II as represented at I'Icin Fig. 6. Thus the rib I'I functions to maintain parts I I and I0 in assembled relation with the flat platform 9 disposed at apredetermined angle for insuring distribution of fluid over a relatively'wide area as the uid is delivered through the spout 2 of watering can 3.

The nozzle of. my invention may also be applied to the end of a hose as represented in Fig. 12. In this arrangement the hose is shown provided with a screw threaded terminus 2|. The at platform 9 of the nozzle is illustrated as extending from the cylindrical screw threaded member 22 which is engaged over the/screw threads 2I of the fitting on the end of the hose 20. An orice.23 in the extension on plate 9 enables Water delivered through hose 20 to be delivered against flat platform 9 and thus directed in a thin nlm or spray over a relatively large area. Reinforcing rib-like member 24 extends externally of cylindrical member 22 and the rear of flat platform 9 serving as an interconnecting reinforcing means between cylindrical member 22 and flat portion 9. The angular position of flat platform 9 Withrespect to orifice 23 may. be selected to secure the desired fluid` distribution through the hose system.

I have heretofore explained my invention as specifically applicable to watering cans and to hose for the spraying of vegetation, gardens, lawn, etc., but I desire that it be understood that the device of my invention is equally applicable in the rapid spraying of paint and surface finishes over manufactured articles. Accordingly, I Idesire that it be .understood that my invention is not to be specifically limited to the use or the construction herein illustrated, but that I .intend my invention to be applicable to various ,uses and the structure thereof to be capable of modification and change Within'the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit of my invention.

What I claim and desire to secure by letters Patent of the United States is as follows:

1. A spraying nozzle comprising a. rst sheetlike member tapered from a relatively Wide dlmension at one limiting edge to a curved peripheral edge at the opposite end thereof with recesses formed intermediate the ends of said member for dividing said member into a spray distributing portion and a spout engaging portion, the sides ofthe spout engaging portion of said member being rolled toward each other for engaging a fluid delivery spout'and the spray distributing-portion being disposed atan angle with respect to the central axis of the rolled sides of the spout engaging portion, a second member having one portion thereof co-,planar with the spray distributing portion of said rst mentioned `member and having a pair vof tapering portions engageable with opposite sides of the spout engaging portions of said first mentioned member, and a third member comprising a rib-like plate engaging the under surface of that portion of said second mentioned member which is coplanar with said first mentioned member, said third member having another portion thereof secured in reinforcing relation to the spout engaging portion of said first mentioned member.

2. A spraying nozzle comprising a rst sheetlike member tapered from a vrelatively Wide dimension at one limiting edge to a curved peripheral edge lat the opposite end thereof with recesses formed intermediate the ends ofsaid membr for dividing said member into a spray distributing portion` and a spout rengaging portion, the sides of the spout engaging lportion of said member being rolled toward each other for engaging a fluid delivery spout and the spray distributing portion being disposed at an angle with respect to the central axis of the rolled sides of the spout engaging portion, a second member having one portion thereof co-planar with the spray distributing portion of said first' mentioned 2,372,4ee i member and having a pair lof tapering portions engageabie with opposite sides of the spout engaging portions of said first mentioned member and havingl a tongue-like member engageable with the exterior wall of the spout engaging por-l tion of said rst mentioned member, and a third member comprising a rib-like plate engaging under surface of that portion of said second mentioned member which is co-planar with said rst mentioned member, said third member having another portion thereof secured in reinforcing relation to the tongue of said second mentioned member.

3. A spraying nozzle comprising a iirst sheetlike member tapered from a relatively wide dimension at one limiting edge to a curved peripheral edge atthe opposite end thereof with recesses formed intermediate the ends of said member for dividing said member into a spray distributing portion and a spout engaging portion,

the sides of the spout engaging portion of said member being rolled toward each o@ gaging a fluid delivery spout and the spray dis er for enand having a tongue-like member engageable' with the exterior wall of the spout engaging por- Ation of said first mentioned member, a third member comprising a rib-like plate engaging underk surface of that portion of said second mentioned member which is co-planar with said iirst mentioned member, said third member having another portion thereof secured in reinforcing relation to the tongue of said second mentioned member, and a wire-like member kextending around the sides of said spout engaging portions and terminating in finger lgrip members for facilitatin'g insertion or removal of said spout engaging portions from the fluid delivery spout.

JOHN ZVOLANEK. 

